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#15 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 1% in state

Hawthorne School

Elementary School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT

A Salt Lake District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1675 S 600 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

  • Math 63% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2021)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$13,819
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Hawthorne School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency63%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hawthorne School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High6,086/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,145

Median home value

$632,200

Median rent

$1,482/mo

College educated

65.8%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Utah Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.5 mi947Compare →
Whittier SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–60.6 mi477Compare →
Kearns-saint Ann SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.7 mi107Compare →
Emerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–60.8 mi462Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Salt Lake District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#3 of 38
District spending per student
$13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hawthorne School is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hawthorne School

Hawthorne School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hawthorne School

What grades does Hawthorne School serve?

Hawthorne School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Hawthorne School?

Hawthorne School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hawthorne School rank in UT?

Hawthorne School ranks #15 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Hawthorne School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hawthorne School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hawthorne School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hawthorne School a charter school?

No, Hawthorne School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hawthorne School a Title I school?

No, Hawthorne School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne School?

24.5% of students at Hawthorne School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 84105)
22,963
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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